Doors Open at Luxurious New Renaissance Providence Hotel

Providence, RI (PRWEB) June 16, 2007 -- The new Renaissance Providence Hotel has officially opened and the long-awaited transformation of the majestic 75-year old building is now complete.

"We are pleased to announce that our doors are officially open, and we are welcoming our guests," said Angelo De Peri, General Manager of the Providence, R.I. hotel. "Our well-trained team of associates is ready to ensure that each and every stay at the Renaissance Providence Hotel is inspired, and the new building, now that it is complete, is nothing less that a masterpiece."

The Renaissance Providence Hotel, which will make exceptional service a primary goal, features 272 guest-rooms, 10,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting space, an independent freestanding destination restaurant and lounge, fitness center and a 49-room club level as well as a dramatic theater-like lobby with stunning views of the neighboring Rhode Island State House.

A nine-story addition, mirroring the Neo-Classical style of the New England hotel will house guest rooms and the conference/ballroom space and will link the hotel with the VMA Arts and Cultural Center, home to the Rhode Island Philharmonic, Festival Ballet and Opera Providence as well as many fine arts performances.

Developer Sage Hospitality Resources invested nearly $100 million in the Renaissance Providence Hotel, representing the most ambitious historic restoration ever undertaken in the history of Rhode Island. Renovation began in May 2004. The building, which was to have been the Masonic Temple had construction begun in 1928 been completed, was listed on the National Register of historic places in 1993 in recognition of its status as masterpiece of Neo-Classical architecture. The primary historic facades of the building have been fully retained and meticulously restored, while the interior has been transformed with the modern elegance and state-of-the-art technology demanded by today's top-tier hotel guests and event planners.

A grand opening celebration will be held August 21, 2007. Guests will include local dignitaries and VIPs as well as senior management of Sage Hospitality and Marriott International. For those in the know, the Providence hotel promises to be the place to meet, dine, stay, and experience the arts of Providence.

About the Renaissance Providence Hotel:
Stimulate your senses at a dramatic Providence, RI hotel boasting a fully orchestrated experience that celebrates the visual arts, music, drama, and dance at an historic New England hotel. Originally built in 1929 as a Masonic temple, the remarkable neoclassical architecture has been meticulously restored to its natural beauty, while the interior has been transformed into an elegant reflection of modern day sophistication, creating a unique Providence, Rhode Island hotel. Beyond the iconic columns and grand entrance, visitors are welcomed by a theatrical backdrop that sets the stage for in an inspiring experience. Stylish downtown Providence hotel rooms offer timeless luxury, stunning detail, and refined comforts, as well as innovative technology. A central location in the Capitol District allows guests to visit the area's timeless sites, such as the Rhode Island Statehouse. Reacquaint yourself with creativity and explore an expression of the arts at the Rhode Island accommodations in the glorious Renaissance Hotel in Providence, RI. For more information, call (800) 468-3571, or visit www.renaissanceprovidence.com.


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